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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Chock-full of tomato, red and green pepper and tricolor spirals, this full-flavored salad is as attractive as it is delicious. Dawna Waggoner of Minong, Wisconsin adds feta cheese and black olives to the medley before coating it with a speedy homemade dressing. More Pasta Side Dish Recipes ยป Ingredients:
3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta |
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges |
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned |
1 small green pepper, julienned |
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese |
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives |
dressing: |
2/3 tablespoon olive oil |
1/4 cup minced fresh basil |
3 tablespoons white vinegar |
2 tablespoons chopped green onions |
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
Directions:
1. Cook the pasta according to package direction's rinse in cold water and drain. Place in a large serving bowl; add the tomato, peppers, feta cheese and olives.
2. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Toss before serving. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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